title: The Ilizarov method for the treatment of non-union in the humerus.
abstract: The authors report 7 cases of septic and aseptic pseudoarthrosis in the humerus, with or without tissue loss, treated with the Ilizarov apparatus. The method proved to be therapeutically effective, guaranteeing a short amount of time required for consolidation, with bone callus of the periosteal type which was abundant and mechanically effective, immediate functional recovery, and no important complications.
authors.affiliation: Divisione Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ciuccarelli
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cervellati
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Montanari
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Masetti
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Galli
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Carpanelli
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors